More Than Charity [Summer Gleeson]

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It was Gotham's Annual Children's Relief Charity Auction. The concept of this said auction was to raise awareness and funds to help children all over the country. Five of the most beautiful single women of Gotham were available for this cause because it made them all warm and fuzzy inside. The winners of each women were going to be treated to a dinner for two at the fabulous Black Lotus restaurant, a carriage ride in Robinson Park and a hot air balloon ride across out beautiful countryside of Gotham City. The participants? First, the beautiful Ms. Andrea Beaumont! Second we have all the way from Keystone City, Ms. Linda Park. Third times the charm eh? Well then say hello to Gotham Live's own Summer Gleeson! Coming in fourth we have supermodel Mari McCabe! Last but not least we have the "Mafia Princess" Ms. Peyton Riley! Don't get on her pad side she will get you wacked!

Everyone who attended were in their finest ball gowns, tailored suits and just looking there damn best. Thomas arrived rather early for a change, he of course first went to the open bar and got him a drink. He then admired the venue of the evening. Red, white and silver flower arrangements, colorful light shows, fountains, anything you can think of. Even some waitresses from the Iceberg Lounge were serving drinks. Then seen his old family friend and mentor Leslie Thompkins. "Evening Leslie, my you look more beautiful than ever..." Leslie slap Thomas' arm and then two then made way to their seats as the auction was soon to start.

"Welcome Ladies and Gentleman to the fourth annual Gotham's Children Relief Charity Auction, we had such a big turn out last time we decided to take more of your money!" The crowd laughed. "Let's get started shall we! First we have the beautiful and exotic from News Channel KFMB Channel 4, Ms.  Linda Park!" The crowd applauded and there were a few cat calls. "Let's start the bidding for a dinner for two, carriage ride through beautiful Robinson Park and last but not least a hot air balloon ride with champagne with ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!" The crowed cheered, Thomas raised his paddle and Leslie chuckled with glee. "How about $5000, Chuck!" Elliot hollered. "Wow! How about $5000 then, way to go Dr. Elliot!" Then one man chimed in $6000. "$8000!" Thomas hollered again with Leslie clapping like crazy. An older gentlemen then scream 10,000 dollars. Thomas then rolled his eyes and whispered to Leslie. "She's not worth that much..." He said with a grin. "Tommy, be nice!" Leslie argued a bit. "I am nice, I am going to give my eight anyway!" Leslie then smiled. "Good boy Tommy!" She then hugged his arm. "10,000 going once? 10,000 going twice? Sold!!! 10,000... to the lucky gentleman up front. Nice try Dr. Elliot!" Thomas then chuckled. "I'm holding back Chuck..." He said with a wink.

"Alright let's see who we have next, ah! Here we go, ladies and gentlemen you watch her on your tv daily, she keeps you informed and in the know at all times via twitter, facebook and all of social media. Let's face it, she controls the media and the media controls the world, therefore she controls the world! Please welcome Ms. Summer Gleeson!" The crowd went crazy, they were obviously infatuated with the red haired bombshell. Thomas' face then lit up. "Oh my! She looks beautiful..." Exclaimed Leslie. Thomas then began to rub his hands together. "Now were talking..."

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Summer wasn’t exactly on board for this auction. While it was a brilliant idea and the profits were going toward a great project, she would have much rather taken a less active role. However, Gotham Live studios seemed to have other plans for her. For the sake of her ratings, she eventually agreed though it wasn’t exactly like she was going to have that much of a choice despite how much she liked to think she did. The ravishing redhead was more than happy to swipe her Gotham Live credit card to by a dress that was more than her rent paid for an entire year. The black ensemble hugged her curves and exposed a great deal of her back and cleavage. Her personal hair and make-up crew did not disappoint and Summer looked stunning. Her wide eyes were accentuated with a smokey eye and her signature red, pouty lips stood out amongst her porcelain skin.

Slightly nervous, she started down the stage with a false confidence. She couldn’t imagine the results and she was curious to find out who might bid on her. Honestly, she had been so busy conversing with the other women backstage that she had failed to collect what her date even was. However, she hoped it would be exciting more than anything. While champagne and hot air balloons certainly sounded romantic, she was a restless young woman in search of her next adventure. The dates had been preassigned and were fully paid for though she was sure a camera or two would be present during the time if her producer had a say in it. Speaking of the devil, several Gotham Live cameras were scattered around the room to capture the event.

Sending her white smile toward the audience, she made sure that she maintained the proper angles so that she continued to look flawless when the film would be aired on her show the next day. The lighting was unique, but she didn’t want it to wash her out at all. Sending her signature wink into the camera and biting her lip as if to show she was slightly nervous, it was all a huge act – on the inside, she was overwhelmed with curiosity and nerves. Summer carried herself well, reaching the spot that they had rehearsed during practice so that the bidding could begin.


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Summer looked absolutely beautiful, as she always does of course. I'm sure she was nervous, but in her field of work I'm sure she learned to overcome and hide her emotions. Bet she looks even better naked...

Thomas smirked and motioned to Leslie. "Watch how it's done, Dr. Thompkins..." The bidding had began. "Alright Gotham, let's start at one thousand dollars..." Thomas went to make his bid, but was blind sided by a voice of a burly man. "50,000!" Fifty thousand? The crowd was astounded. The man was a real estate tycoon named George Michaelson, who often came to Gotham City, for... umm... business... the illegal kind. The announcer was ecstatic. "Wow, fifty thousand dollars, wow! Sold!" What the? The large man who had won the bid was quite disgusting and unattractive. He was in his late 60s, heavy set and was known to have a bad temper.  Thomas was furious, when Thomas Elliot wanted something and someone else takes it, it just doesn't end up pretty.

"That idiotic excuse for a human being didn't even give anyone else a chance to bid, it was almost like..." That bastard, he's dead! Thomas then paused, Leslie looking on concerned. "What is it Tommy?" Thomas grunted. "He bought the bid..." "Well of course he did, $50,000.!" Thomas then shook his head. Don't be stupid Leslie... "No, Leslie! That son of a bitch bribed the host to give him pick of his choice of the ladies tonight..." Thomas then rose from his seat. "Tommy where are you going? Sit down!" He then assured Leslie. "Relax Les, I am just going congratulate Mr. Michaelson on his donation." More like intimidate him, but a congratulations non the less. Thomas said with a straight face that transition into a smile.

He then made his way over to the tycoon, shaking hands with passersbys and saying hello to others on his way. He was now in front of Michaelson. "Congratulations! Thank you for your donation and hope you have a lovely dinner tomorrow night with Ms. Gleeson." If you make it... Thomas said with a straight face and then immediately left without a response. The man looked confused but then shook it off and kept boasting about his prize. Thomas then made his way to the backstage area to catch Ms. Gleeson before she went out front to mingle.

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She was used to having the spotlight on her, and Summer absolutely loved the attention. Despite the mess of nerves that had settled in the pit of her empty stomach, this was a great opportunity for her career that allowed her to abandon the undercover personas. A flirty pout toward the crowd was sure to look good on the cameras as the bidding commenced. Starting with a mere thousand dollars, the feisty redhead was curious as to how high some of the wealthy gentleman in the room before her might bit for an evening. It was hard not to show how stunned she was when the bid for 50,000 dollars surfaced. Many eyes grew wide and heads turned toward the smug George Michaelson.

Summer smiled politely for the sake of the cameras and audience. However, her nerves only expanded. The young redhead had been digging into Mr. Michaelson’s dirty past for the sake of a story. Had he figured her out? Surely not, but she couldn’t help but worry. With the trails that she had left uncovered lately, Summer had managed to get herself into quite a bit of trouble around Gotham. While she didn’t want to lose her edge, she did want to go back to her roots of reporting to buy herself time to recover mentally and physically. Still, Michaelson eyed her hungrily and looked her up and down as the announcer announced that her date had been sold.

Even Summer’s eyes grew wide as she turned to the man, who quickly moved to usher her off the stage. Had it really gone that fast? Surely some others might have wanted to bid, but he didn’t even give the chance for it. Still slightly stunned, it didn’t occur to her until she was sending her signature wink toward the audience that this auction was fixed. The stage hand helped her down the stairs and began to lead her toward the ballroom. She was contemplating how she might avoid this date, however, she still failed to even know what her assigned date had been. In a bit of a trance, she smiled politely at the man leading her to the main floor. “I’ve been in this venue before. I do appreciate it, but you don’t have to lead me.” The redhead looked up to him.

He only looked down at her before with a deep ‘I insist’ as he continued to guide her to the ballroom. With one hand being led by this persistent stage hand and the other carrying her dress, they walked in silence the rest of the way. At the end of the tunnel-like passage, Summer decided to ask him what her date was to begin with. She had to stifle her groan when he replied. Wine tasting, dinner and photoshoot. Oh no.

Relieved from her own misery, it was hard not to notice the handsome man that seemed to be starting toward her. She smiled as she recognized his features, “Dr. Elliot!” Summer greeted him warmly. “What are you doing back here?” She asked curiously, relieved for the distraction.


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